January 03, 2012, 2:05PM

Body World is back at OMSI in Portland this time with an exhibit called Body Worlds & The Brain. The Pacific Northwest debut includes more than 200 authentic human specimens, including entire bodies, individual organs, and transparent body slices, all preserved through Plastination.

October 27, 2011, 8:24PM

Raging rivers, a freak tornado, huge snowpacks, more flooding rivers. The winter of 2010-11, characterized by the influence of La NiÃ±a, was a study in extremes. On Saturday, forecasters will gather at OMSI to discuss the upcoming season and give their forecasts.

July 27, 2011, 12:18PM

The Game On 2.0 exhibit at OMSI offers a hands-on exploration from over 40 years of gaming history, culture and technology. From pin-ball machines, to simulated reality, there are over 125 playable games in the exhibit.

December 17, 2009, 5:11PM

The Nissan Leaf's Zero-Emissions Tour makes a two-day stop at OMSI. There were no test drives. In fact, the public wasn't even allowed to touch it. But Nissan USA gave The Oregonian an up close and personal tour of the revolutionary electric car. Read more at the Hard Drive commuting blog: oregonlive.com/hardrive

October 31, 2009, 11:19PM

Volunteers from the Portland area offered their services, wearing a beard of live honeybees at OMSI, while Canadian honeybee expert John Gibeau talked about what makes bees special during his visit to Portland on Saturday, 10/31/09. Gibeau works with honeybees in the film industry using his expertise on films like 'Wicker Man' starring Nicolas Cage. Video by Tim Brown, OregonLive.com

October 31, 2009, 8:38PM

Volunteers from the Portland area offered their services, wearing a beard of live bees at OMSI, while Canadian honeybee expert John Gibeau talked about what makes honeybees special during his visit to Portland on Saturday, 10/31. Gibeau works with honeybees in the film industry using his expertise on films like 'Wicker Man' starring Nicolas Cage. Video by Tim Brown, OregonLive.com